How To Fix SE306 - Change in creation indicator in line $ not allowed

SE306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Change in creation indicator in line $ not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE306 - Change in creation indicator in line $ not allowed ?

  The SAP error message SE306, which states "Change in creation indicator in line $ not allowed," typically occurs in the context of modifying a document or record in SAP where the system detects an inconsistency related to the creation indicator of a line item. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving document changes, such as in purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Modification of Creation Indicator: The creation indicator (which indicates whether a line item is newly created or modified) is being changed in a way that is not permitted by the system. This can happen if you are trying to change a line item that was originally created in a certain way (e.g., as a new item) to a different state (e.g., marking it as modified).
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in data integrity rules that prevent certain